Wednesday, July 1
Congratulations Champs!
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| A League Champs celebrate their hardware!
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In the majors, the Athletics defeated the Blue Jays to win the tournament!
The minors championship was claimed by the Athletics, who beat the Red Sox in a thriller, 15 - 14.
In the A league, the Reds rallied with a big sixth inning to beat the Red Sox 17 - 7.
Congratulations to all the Rookies on a fantastic season! 16 rookie players took part in a super showcase game to close out the season.
Congratulations to the regular season division winners!
Majors - Athletics & Nationals both finished 11 - 3.
Minors - Nationals finished 11 - 3.
A League - Red Sox finished 13 - 1.
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Information on summer baseball camps run by Lawrence North Coach Wizenread, as well as Butler Baseball Camp can both be found in the links section of the site. Info on the softball camp being offered by LC Coach Tom Corbin can be found in the handouts area of the site.
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For more than 40 years, Skiles Test Baseball has provided an unmatched opportunity for kids to play ball in an environment that encourages good sportmanship, fun, friendly competition and top level coaching and player development. Since the construction of Skiles Test in the early 1960's to serve new neighborhoods in a rapidly devloping area of Lawrence Township, to today's players spread over the north side of Indianapolis and southern Hamilton County, the fields near 71st Street and Shadeland Avenue have been the premier home for great fun and great baseball in northeast Indianapolis.
At Skiles Test, "family" is more than just a slogan...former players are now parents and coaches; the woods behind the fields are now being discovered by new generations of kids who find the same wonder as kids two generations ago. As as players move through the leagues, from Rookies to Majors, they make friends with others with whom they share more than school and a neighborhood...they share the bond of teammates and competitors, in a mix that changes and comes together year after year; one year a teammate, the next a kid on the other team...but always a friend.
All this comes together through the dedication of parents who volunteer to coach, be team parents, and help maintain the fields. And, as importantly, through the generous support of local businesses. Sponsorship opportunities for businesses come at several levels, all of which help make Skiles Test Baseball the continuing youth sports success story that has sustained the league for so many years.
Wednesday, July 1
John Evans wins John Bissmeyer Memorial Plaque
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| John Evans receives the John Bissmeyer Memorial Plaque from Trent Morgan
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John Evans of the Nationals was selected as the recipient of the John Bissmeyer Memorial Plaque, awarded in memory of John Bissmeyer, a star Skiles Test and Cathedral baseball player. The award is presented to a 12 year old who exemplifies outstanding character in sportsmanship, hard work, baseball excellence and Christian principles. John is the son of Mike and Shelly Evans.
Wednesday, July 1
Lucas Johnstone Wins Vernon R. Lowe Award
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| Lucas Johnstone accepts Vernon R. Lowe Award from Commissioner Morgan
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Lucas Johnstone of the Major League Red Sox won the Vernon R. Lowe Award, presented annually to an 11 year old in honor of a long time supporter of Skiles Test Baseball. The award recognizes outstanding sportsmanship and baseball ability.
Wednesday, July 1
Jackson Hamersly wins Top 10 Player Award
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| Jackson Hamersly accepts his award from Commissioner Rob Walker
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Jackson Hamersly won the The Top 10 Player Award, presented annually to a 10 year old Minor League player who exemplifies great attitude, good sportsmanship, respect for the game of baseball, and respect for teammates, opponents and Skiles Test Baseball. Jackson is the son of Scott & Beverly Hamersley.
Wednesday, July 1
Drew Thieme Wins the Steven Westhoff Award
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| Drew Thieme Receives Stephen Westhoff Award from Rob Walker
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Drew Thieme was selected as the recipient of the Steven Westhoff Award, presented in memory of a former Skiles Test Player. The award is presented to a 9 year old who exemplifies team spirit, dedication, enthusiasm, courage and sportsmanship. Drew is the son of Tom and Shelly Thieme.
Wednesday, July 1
All Star Teams Announced
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